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SSN - Endodontic Instruments and Supplies
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The Indian Health Service, Kayenta Service Unit, is conducting market research through a sources-sought notice to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying endodontic instruments and supplies for the Kayenta Health Center Dental Department in Arizona. The notice targets Indian-owned economic enterprises—both large (IEE) and small (ISBEE)—eligible under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47), while also inviting other capable firms to respond. Responses will inform the government’s acquisition strategy, prioritizing Buy Indian Act opportunities before considering small business set-asides under the Small Business Act. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 339114 for Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 750 employees. All respondents must be actively registered in SAM.gov and must provide a comprehensive company profile including UEI, business size, ownership type, socio-economic certifications, and SAM.gov representations. Indian-owned businesses must additionally submit a completed IHS IEE Representation Form as mandated by HHSAR 326.606-1(b). Submissions are due by May 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT via email to Charity Yellowhair-Gilbert with a specific subject line. No contract award will result from this notice, and the government does not assume liability for any costs incurred in responding. Evaluation factors, contract value, pricing, delivery schedules, packaging, or inspection criteria are not defined, as this is strictly a market research tool to assess vendor capability, competitive landscape, and indigenous business participation potential. Failure to truthfully represent Indian ownership or SAM.gov status may result in severe civil or criminal penalties under applicable federal statutes.
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Place of Performance
Kayenta, AZ, 86033, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
The Indian Health Service, Kayenta Service Unit is issuing this sources-sought notice (SSN) to identify capable Indian-owned, economic enterprises – large (IEE) or small (ISBEE) – that can provide Endodontic Instruments and Supplies for the Kayenta Health Center Dental Department.
Other capable firms are also invited to respond to this SSN. The Contracting Officer will consider responses for Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) opportunities first, then for set aside programs under the Small Business Act (41 U.S.C. 3104).
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this requirement is 339114 – Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 750.
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. Information collected from this notice is purely for market research only and will be used to determine the contracting office’s acquisition strategy including competition, set asides, and locating Indian-owned economic enterprises. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in response to this request for information.
In accordance with FAR 4.203-1(b), offerors and quoters must be registered in System for Award Management at SAM.gov, at the time an offer or quotation is submitted and at time of award.
Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this notice by May 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT to Charity Yellowhair-Gilbert at charity.yellowhair-gilbert@ihs.gov with the subject line “SSN – IHS1526336 Endodontic Supplies” Your submission must include the following information, at a minimum:
- Company Profile that includes: UEI, Name and Address, Primary POC information, business size and type of ownership, socio-economic status/participation such as 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB and HUBZone, identification of Native American ownership, SAM.gov representations and certifications, and other related documentation.
- A brief statement of the company’s capability that relates to the described government requirement. Additional demonstration of capability may include current and past performance history for the same or similar requirement, established contracts such as GSA or VA Schedule, etc.
- Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEEs) must also submit a completed IHS IEE Representation Form (attached) in accordance with HHSAR 326.606-1(b).
Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.
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